Rosalind Elsie Franklin was born in London, England, in an Anglo-Jewish family.
Rosalind Elsie Franklin was born on July 25, 1920, in London, England as the second of five children. Her family was well-established and placed a high value on education, fostering her early interest in science. Growing up in a supportive environment, Franklin attended St. Paul's Girls' School, where she excelled in physics and chemistry, subjects not commonly taught to girls at the time. This early interest and education were pivotal in shaping her future scientific career.